Times of India

Delhi assembly elections will be held on February 5, with results announced on February 8. The contest features the Aam Aadmi Party, BJP, and Congress. Arvind Kejriwal from AAP and Parvesh Verma from BJP will face off in New Delhi, while CM Atishi of AAP and BJP's Ramesh Bidhuri will contest from Kalkaji.

The Election Commission of India addressed concerns about wrongful voter list modifications and Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs), calling allegations baseless. Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar emphasized the transparency of the voter list process and dismissed claims of EVM tampering, citing multiple court rulings and the reliability of Voter Verifiable Paper Audit Trail (VVPAT) checks.

Sunil Gavaskar emphasizes the need to give emerging domestic pacers a fair chance to prevent overburdening Jasprit Bumrah. He praises the selection committee, especially for recognizing talent like Nitish Kumar Reddy. Gavaskar underlines the importance of honest self-assessment and good selections to build a strong, balanced bowling attack capable of winning in any conditions.

Human metapneumovirus (HMPV) is a significant threat to infants, especially in colder months. Without a vaccine, it results in high hospital admissions and death rates in low-income countries. In 2018, there were 14.2 million cases in children under 5 worldwide. Preventive measures like handwashing and masks are essential to curb its spread.

Prashant Kishor, founder of Jan Suraaj Party, was hospitalized in Patna due to dehydration and infection, shortly after being granted bail following his arrest during a hunger strike. Kishor's protest supports civil service candidates demanding nullification of the BPSC exams amid allegations of question paper leaks.

South Indian cinema in 2025 promises an exciting lineup of films with major stars like Yash, Rajinikanth, Kamal Haasan, and Vijay. Anticipated releases include 'Coolie,' 'Thug Life,' and 'Thalapathy 69,' highlighting diverse storytelling and high production values that aim to captivate audiences nationwide.

A 25-year-old man allegedly killed his 17-year-old cousin by pushing her off a 200ft cliff in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, due to her romantic relationship. The murder, suspected to be an honor killing, occurred after the girl sought refuge at her uncle's home following family tensions. Police have arrested the accused.

A thick blanket of fog covered Delhi-NCR, bringing temperatures down sharply and reducing visibility, especially at IGI Airport, which hit zero visibility Friday morning. This weather disrupted over 350 flights and sparked a flurry of social media posts marveling at the surreal, hill station-like atmosphere.

Zerodha's CEO Nithin Kamath has highlighted that Ahmedabad and Mumbai account for 80% of equity delivery trades, with significant participation from Gujarat despite it making up just 8% of total registered investors.

The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) has rejected calls from over 160 lawmakers to boycott England's Champions Trophy match against Afghanistan, citing a preference for a coordinated International Cricket Council (ICC) approach to address the Taliban's persecution of women and girls in Afghanistan, rather than taking unilateral action.

The Supreme Court granted interim bail to Asaram in a 2013 rape case on medical grounds until March 31. The court directed him not to meet his followers post-release. Asaram, 86, suffering from multiple health issues, is serving a life sentence and sought suspension of his sentence. The court will review his medical condition further.

Following a revelation in a chargesheet about a plot to kill Bollywood superstar Salman Khan, bulletproof glasses were installed at his Mumbai residence. The chargesheet indicated Khan was the Bishnoi gang's primary target. While earlier, gunmen fired shots at his house, the murder of NCP leader Baba Siddique was a fallback plan after failing to assassinate Khan.

Seattle police have fired officer Daniel Auderer after his insensitive comments and laughter following the death of Indian student Jaahnavi Kandula. Kandula was struck and killed by a police vehicle driven by officer Kevin Dave. Auderer's remarks, which mocked the tragedy, tarnished the department’s reputation, prompting his dismissal. In honour of Kandula, her university posthumously awarded her a master's degree.

Budget 2025: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will present the Union Budget 2025 in February. RSS-affiliated organisations have proposed raising the tax-exempt income threshold to Rs 10 lakh, extending MGNREGA workdays to 200.

A 36-year-old woman from Hardoi district, UP, reportedly absconded with a beggar after leaving her husband and six children behind. Her husband filed an FIR, suspecting the beggar, Nanhe Pandit, who often visited their neighborhood. Police are currently searching for the accused under Section 87 of the BNS.

BJP's Ramesh Bidhuri accused Delhi CM Atishi of playing the victim card after his controversial remarks about her father. Atishi, emotional in a press conference, defended her father, sparking criticism from AAP leaders including Arvind Kejriwal, who called for retribution against BJP's conduct.

The ICC Champions Trophy 2025 will use a hybrid model. Matches will be played in Pakistan and Dubai. India's refusal to travel to Pakistan led to this decision. India will play in Dubai. This arrangement gives India an advantage, according to some former Pakistan players, who feel this is unfair. The tournament runs from February 19 to March 9.

The Central government has instructed states and Union Territories to implement Section 479 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, providing relief to undertrial prisoners, particularly those serving one-third or one-half of their maximum sentences. Authorities are to furnish the status of implementation and compliance, aiding in reducing long detentions and overcrowding in prisons.

The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) criticized Union Home Minister Amit Shah using a morphed 'Ghajini' video, emphasizing their achievements and promises for Delhi. As the Delhi assembly elections approach, a fierce contest is expected between AAP, BJP, and Congress. Notably, Arvind Kejriwal faces Congress's Sandeep Dikshit and BJP's Parvesh Verma in New Delhi constituency.